How severe is CVE-2010-0791?

CVE-2010-0791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0791?

CVE-2010-0791 affects Ncpfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0791?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0791 published?

CVE-2010-0791 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0791

CVE-2010-0791 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ncpfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ncpfs
Published: 2010-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0791?: The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.
How severe is CVE-2010-0791?: CVE-2010-0791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0791?: CVE-2010-0791 affects Ncpfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0791 published?: CVE-2010-0791 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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